# NTSB investigations, 1989, IN NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI90LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA057.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Lizton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1989 · N3871H · Substantial damage > Selection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: interpersonal relations of the pilot, terrain condition and fence on or near the airstrip, the pilot's lack of experience in the type of… - [NTSB CHI90LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA051.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N2605P · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and his improper use of (normal) brakes. His decision to make a running takeoff, his lack of total experience, and the snowbank were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI90DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DET01.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Decatur, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 23, 1989 · N5483P · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, and his improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI90LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA027.md): Cessna 152 · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1989 · N757UV · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate supervision by the student's flight instructor (CFI), the student's failure to obtain weather information (use a preflight briefing service)… - [NTSB CHI90LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA024.md): Beech A36 · Angola, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1989 · N951V · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda). Factors related to the accident were: darkness and adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB CHI90LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA020.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N500CD · Substantial damage > The student's improper use of the cyclic control and the instructor's (cfi's) inadequate supervision. - [NTSB CHI89FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA196.md): Beech A36TC · Greencastle, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N2YS · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a visual approach at dusk. Factors related to the accident were: light conditions at dusk, the pilot's visual perception, and the trees. - [NTSB CHI89LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA190.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N9816C · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly compensate for the high sink rate that developed on final approach to land. Factors related to the accident were: the downdraft and the student pilot's failure to maintain a proper rate of descent on final approach. - [NTSB CHI89LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA187.md): Cessna 120 · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1989 · N1844N · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain proper alignment during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI89LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA184.md): Douglas DC-3A · Columbus, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1989 · N143JR · Substantial damage > The co-pilot's failure to relinquish control of the aircraft to the pilot-in-command after encountering directional control difficulties during roll-out, and excessive braking by the co-pilot. - [NTSB CHI89IA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89IA179.md): Boeing 767-231 · Knox, IN · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1989 · N608TW · No damage > The radar controlller's failure to maintain radar separation. Factors contributing to the incident were: misunderstanding of an ATC instruction by the pilot of the incident airplane, and unclear phraseology used in the instructions issued by the radar… - [NTSB CHI89LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA177.md): Cessna 177B · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1989 · N30806 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground swerve. Contributing factors were: the pilot's misjudgement of distance, speed, and altitude on final approach and high vegetation (tall grass & brush) beside… - [NTSB CHI89LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA171.md): Cessna 172H · Lake Village, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1989 · N2484L · Substantial damage > Water contamination in the fuel/fuel system and inadequate preflight by the pilot. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI89LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA161.md): Cessna R172K · Vincennes, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1989 · N736JM · Substantial damage > The pilot had excessive airspeed, misjudged the landing distance, and did not go around. Contributing factors were: the pilot misread wind information and selected the wrong runway. Also, the tailwind and ditch were considered to be contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI89DEX06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEX06.md): Grumman G-164A · Sullivan, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N952X · Substantial damage > A failure of the supercharger oil seal which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff and the uncontrolled touchdown during the forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: partial failure of the supercharger and spark plub fowling. - [NTSB CHI89LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA148.md): Grumman AA-1C · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N39035 · Substantial damage > The student's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and the cfi's delay in taking remedial action to regain control. Contributing to the accident was the students lack of total experience. - [NTSB CHI89LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA146.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Nappanee, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N3923F · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight calculation of weight and balance and the aircraft's inadequate climb capability due to low compression. - [NTSB CHI89LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA138.md): Cessna 182 · New Castle, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1989 · N5158D · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintian directional during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The ditch was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI89DEX05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEX05.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13H/M74A · New Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N10002 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI89LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA131.md): Cessna 172P · Logansport, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1989 · N64087 · Substantial damage > Poor judgement of the pilot due to physical impairment from consumption of alcohol, his inadvertent flight into known adverse weather, and his inadequate control of the aircraft during a precautionary landing. Contributing factors were: the weather conditions… - [NTSB CHI89LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA130.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1989 · N2545A · Substantial damage > Improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control by the pilot. The student pilot's lack of flight experience contributed to the accident. - [NTSB CHI89FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA122.md): Piper PA-60-700P · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1989 · N6907C · Substantial damage > Failure of the turbocharger exhaust tailpipe assembly retaining clamp. - [NTSB CHI89LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA118.md): Cessna 172M · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1989 · N13652 · Substantial damage > Fuel contamination from a deteriorating part in the carburetor. The trees and improper maintenance/servicing of the aircraft were probable contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI89FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA117.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Delphi, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1989 · N30BS · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision of the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel, and his failure to maintain flying speed during a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB CHI89LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA115.md): Piper PA-22 · Michigan City, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1989 · N8824D · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall & collision with the ground. Related factors were: failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives and his operation of the aircraft… - [NTSB CHI89LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA111.md): Boeing E75 · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N43YP · Substantial damage > The pilot allowed his attention to be devaited, misjudged altitude and distance to the runway while on final approach, and failed to maintain clearance above the power lines. Contributing factors were: the power lines and parked aircraft. - [NTSB CHI89LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA110.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N12VR · Substantial damage > Improper compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, his failure to maintain runway alignment, and his misjudgement of wingtip clearance above the ground as he was maneuvering to avoid the runway & VASI lights. The crosswind and runway/vasi lights were… - [NTSB CHI89DET07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DET07.md): Good Varieze · Spencerville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 7, 1989 · N79SG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the soft field landing. - [NTSB CHI89DET06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DET06.md): Dilley P51R · Hamilton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N91KD · Substantial damage > The failure of the #3 connecting rod. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI89DEX04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEX04.md): North American SNJ-5 · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N3665F · Substantial damage > The ingestion of a foreign object and subsequent supercharger impeller failure. - [NTSB CHI89FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA101.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Bristol, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1989 · N9114B · Destroyed > Continued flight by the pilot into known adverse weather and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft, which resulted in failure of the wing spars and separation of the right wing and empennage (stabilizers). Contributing factors were: continued… - [NTSB MKC89FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA116.md): Beech D55 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1989 · N8450N · Destroyed > Inadequate preflight and improper use of the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation, and improper use of emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were: self induced pressure by the pilot to meet an arrival time, his failure to extend the… - [NTSB CHI89LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA089.md): Cessna 140 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1989 · N77201 · Substantial damage > Pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI89LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA073.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Brazil, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N2601A · Substantial damage > Failure to establish a proper glidepath. Contributing to the accident was the dark night condition, the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, and his lack of familiarity with the airplane. - [NTSB CHI89LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA074.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N9223T · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition and maintain directional control during the landing. The airplane departed the runway and nosed over in soft terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student's lack of recent… - [NTSB CHI89DET04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DET04.md): American AA-1A · Bluffton, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N9479L · Substantial damage > Inadequate airspeed resulting in a stall/spin by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: a tailwind and wrong runway selected by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI89LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA072.md): Beech A60 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1989 · N4445W · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged altitude and/or distance to the runway wile on final approach to land. Factors related to the accident were: dark night and pilot fatigue. - [NTSB CHI89DET03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DET03.md): North American F-51D · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 11, 1989 · N51TK · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the crosswind takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the premature lift off and the crosswind condition. - [NTSB CHI89LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA063.md): Beech 95-B-55 · Crothersville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N27WF · Substantial damage > A failure of the engine due to a crankshaft counterweight failure. The pilot performed emergency procedures and executed a forced landing in an open field, where the aircraft encountered a large muddy area, bogged down and nosed over. - [NTSB CHI89LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA059.md): Cessna 150L · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1989 · N5228Q · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to control the airplane during the landing flare and touchdown. The student pilots lack of experience and gusty crosswinds are contributing factors to the accident. - [NTSB CHI89MA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89MA057.md): Nihon YS-11A-600 · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1989 · N128MP · Destroyed > A loss of control due to the improper inflight decisions by the crew and the undetected accumulation of ice on the leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer, during flight in a forward center of gravity condition and exacerbated by the extension of full… - [NTSB CHI89MA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89MA047.md): Dassault-Breguet Falcon 900 · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1989 · N901B · Substantial damage > Failure of the thrust reverser actuator links due to a manufacturing/design problem. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse runway conditions and the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI89LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA045.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1989 · N3331R · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight preparation by the pilot, which resulted in inadvertent flight in icing conditions and rapid accumulation of airframe ice, and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to flare during the landing. Factors related to the… - [NTSB CHI89DEX03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEX03.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 5, 1989 · N39000 · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempt to continue the takeoff with a partial loss of power. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB CHI89FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA040.md): Piper PA-28-200 · Carmel, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1989 · N2CL · Destroyed > The pilot's poor understanding of the weather forecast, his failure to utilize the pitot heat in icing conditions and the exceeding of the stress limits of the aircraft. ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 1989 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IN' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=IN&year=1989 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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